Physical Therapy Assisant

Job Position

Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Weekdays only, Outpatient Clinic, One location.

Open to considering Part time option if needed.

Job responsibilities

• To provide quality physical therapy services within the PTA scope of practice under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Affords assistance to physical therapists in treating patients by implementing an established treatment plan, progressing patient through the therapeutic plan, communicating with internal and external contacts regarding treatment, and documenting treatments and charges, all under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Designs and implements the treatment program in accordance with the treatment plan using exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and instruction that have been reviewed with the attending therapist.
• Communicates with the intra/interdisciplinary team regarding the treatment and involves the patient, family, and /or significant other in treatment and discharge planning all under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Daily paperwork. All PT Assistants are responsible for documenting treatment in patient charts and completing all written communications in a timely manner, i.e., progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, charge slips, and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary.
• Should be familiar / comfortable using computers and electronic medical records for all documentation.
• Affords assistance in maintaining and caring for the department and the equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited PTA Program.
• Current PTA license and eligible to practice in state of Michigan
• AHA BLS Certification and AED training
• Minimum of 2 years outpatient experience preferred

Benefit Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life, Long term and Short term disability
• 401(k) with employer contribution